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Extension of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Morocco

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Fed. RegisterJanuary 14, 2026

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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on archaeological and ethnological materials from Morocco through January 14, 2031. This is an administrative update to existing trade regulations that do not directly affect immigration status or visa processing. The restrictions were originally established in 2021 and are now being renewed.

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PublishedJanuary 14, 2026

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material from the Kingdom of Morocco (Morocco), which were originally imposed by CBP Decision 21-02. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through January 14, 2031.

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